We've come so far!
Hi everyone! We are well overdue for an update on the Brownsville Farm! First of all, we will be having a casual volunteer BBQ THIS Sunday June 3rd. If you are in NYC stop by for a free hot dog or grilled veggies.
We started building in the beginning of May. We've been working every weekend since then and are about halfway done with construction.
This is a story better illustrated with photos... so:
This is our team! Ben Popper, Me (Nora Painten), Devin Lafo, and Saranga Nakhooda. We are all or some of the following: Designers, builders, architects, volunteer wranglers, farmers, home-depot frequenters, teachers, community liaisons, and food lovers.
Some of the plants: here we have cauliflower, the herb bed, squash and zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, large tomatoes, string beans, and eggplant. With all this sun and rain, things are growing really well.
An aerial view of a volunteer day.
Planting collards and melon with Packer School and Harbor School students.
There will be a student run farmstand over the summer, beginning the second week of July, every Thursday from 2 - 5 pm. The 5th, 6th, and 7th graders from PS/IS 323 will operate this market. There will also be a community market on our farm site run by a nearby health organization, BMS, on Saturdays.
Student Farm Project has officially incorporated as a non-profit organization and we are actively looking for funding opportunities. Please be in touch with any leads!
Want to come volunteer or just come see the progress we've made? We are still working pretty much every Saturday and Sunday from 10 - 5. Be sure to visit the website for more updates and volunteer day detials! (www.studentfarmproject.com)
We also have a new Facebook page that you can "like" and check out volunteer day photos.
We will be having a casual volunteer BBQ THIS Sunday June 3rd. If you are in NYC feel free to stop by for a hot dog.
There are more events on the horizon - A mural dedication at the end of August and our Farm launch party in September. Look out for another update at the end of the summer! This project was possible only because of each and every one of YOU! Eternal thanks! Hope to catch you all on the farm!
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- Website: studentfarmproject.com
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Free advice! E-mail the farmer with a growing question, a cooking question, or a request for a recipe.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $30 or more
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You get a farm t-shirt! You will also be invited to the farm groundbreaking work-day. Come help us transform the lot! This work-day will happen in March 2012. Backers at this level may also E-mail the farmer with a growing question, a cooking question, or a request for a recipe.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $50 or more
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We will send you a Farm 2012 calendar and a farm t-shirt! You can also submit a name for a chicken which will go into a hat, out of which one will be chosen at random. All of our chickens will be laying hens (females). None of them will be eaten.
Estimated delivery: Mar 2012Pledge $70 or more
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You will get an invitation to come have your portrait taken holding one of our chickens (and receive a chicken-catching lesson from the farmer).
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $90 or more
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You will get an invitation to come to the farm and harvest some urban herbs- make your cooking sing! While you're at the garden, you can also have your portrait taken holding one of our chickens.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $100 or more
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You will get an invitation to come to the farm and harvest a bouquet of flowers for your home. Practice your flower arranging! While you're at the garden, you can also have your portrait taken holding one of our chickens.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $120 or more
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You will get an invitation to come harvest a small basket of produce. Bring your most rustic basket! While you're at the garden, you can also have your portrait taken holding one of our chickens.
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $150 or more
8 backers
We will paint your name on our mural which will be designed by students and cover the wall of the neighboring building. You will also be invited to come help us paint. You will also be invited to come harvest some herbs and have your picture taken with a chicken!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $200 or more
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You will be invited to Family Farm Day where we will spend a day in the garden exploring and learning. Bring the kids! We will also paint your name on our mural and take your picture with a chicken!
Estimated delivery: Aug 2012Pledge $320 or more
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You will receive two tickets to an exclusive dinner at 61 Local. This dinner will take place during our fundraising. Donations for this reward must be made before November 15th 2011. We will also paint your name on our mural.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2011Pledge $500 or more
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We will dedicate a raised garden bed to you, and install a metal plaque engraved with your name on the wooden side of the bed. We will also paint your name on our mural. You will also be invited to the exclusive dinner at 61 Local, if the donation is made before November 15th.
Estimated delivery: Jun 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
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You will receive a personal tour of Brooklyn Urban farms with the farmer. We will also paint your name on our mural and dedicate a raised bed to you. You will also be invited to the exclusive dinner at 61 Local, if the donation is made before November 15th
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
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The farmer will come spend a day helping you transform your backyard into a food garden. We will also paint your name on our mural and dedicate a raised bed to you. You will also be invited to the exclusive dinner at 61 Local, if the donation is made before November 15th
Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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